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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250,878.03, 346,329.47 and 168,232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250,878.03, 346,329.47 and 168,232.68 is: 232,240.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,878.03 : 346,329.47 = 168,232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,878.03/346,329.47 = 168,232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,878.03x = 346,329.47 × 168,232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,878.03x = 58,263,935,321.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,263,935,321.66/250,878.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,240.09

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